Hi sweet ladies of Hive, happy amazing weekend to us all, I'm happy to participate in this week's topic. Thanks so much @merit.ahama for letting us have something to share among ourselves. For the two topics, I will be sharing my encounter.
What's the one thing people always misunderstand about you?
Being a self-reserved person l, I have encountered lots of misunderstandings from people who think I'm ill-mannered but I'm the kind of person who doesn't imitate lifestyles. I live my life without pretense. When people expect me to be someone I'm not, they often criticize me because I refuse to conform to their expectations.
One major aspect of my personality is my focus on making money. I don't mind how little the opportunity is; if there's a chance to earn, I give it my utmost attention while still fulfilling other responsibilities.
I have lived with a sister-in-law who is quick to make assumptions. She often finds faults in those around her and complains incessantly, yet when she does the same thing, she remains silent, as if finding fault in others is a source of amusement.
Once I start working, I get serious, focusing with determination. This often involves wearing a straight face, which might give others the impression that I'm angry or not fully invested in the task. I don't expect everyone to be like me or to understand this aspect of my personality without explanation.
On several occasions, I've heard from my mother that she's been talking behind my back, saying that when I'm serious, I don't put my heart into it. I had to explain to my mother that no one finds doing chores enjoyable, and when I'm working on a task, I like to focus and complete it as soon as possible. Even after my mother relayed this explanation to her, she refused to accept it and stuck to her assumptions.
Another common misunderstanding about me is that I can't talk or that I'm shy. I'm the type of person who observes others before opening up to them. I don't reveal everything about myself when I first meet someone; I can be introverted until I've had a chance to understand them better.
I have often heard my friends say that someone who doesn't know me might think I can't talk. However, I can be very fun and lively when I'm with people I feel comfortable with, those who know me well, and I know them in and out. Others who don't know me like my close friends might misunderstand me as a shy or proud person.
So, it's a constant challenge, dealing with these misunderstandings, but I've learned to stay true to who I am and not let others' misconceptions change me.